Aug 6, 2013, 11:56 am
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IHG Rewards MasterCard (2016).
IHG Rewards MasterCard (2016).
IHG Rewards Visa/MC, currently 60K, possibly 80K, pts
Jul 5, 2014, 5:03 pm
#1951
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Hyatt Glb, MR Plat
Posts: 2,577
Just realized a family member's card is still Visa and hasn't been switched yet. They sent a mailer it will be by Sept 6.. Thinking of canceling it (just opened in March) and re-applying later for MC. Anyone else still Visa?
Jul 5, 2014, 8:38 pm
#1953
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA plt 2 mm, Marriott LTT, HH dia
Posts: 1,215
I still have the Visa. I got it through a link on this board after links for the MC were already up. I also got the letter stating it would be converted by September 6 via snail mail.
The account has not been open long, only about 120 days. Now I have to decide whether to close it. I need to decide very soon to avoid conversion to MC. I don't like closing accounts less than 6 months old. I think if I close this card I need to lay low with Chase and not apply for anything else with them this year.
Any reports of taking back bonus points on this card if closed less than 6 months after the account was opened?
Thanks.
The account has not been open long, only about 120 days. Now I have to decide whether to close it. I need to decide very soon to avoid conversion to MC. I don't like closing accounts less than 6 months old. I think if I close this card I need to lay low with Chase and not apply for anything else with them this year.
Any reports of taking back bonus points on this card if closed less than 6 months after the account was opened?
Thanks.
Jul 7, 2014, 7:38 am
#1954
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Boxter, MD
Posts: 247
I was approved for this card Friday. I cancelled the IHG Visa just before the MC came out so it seems I should be good for the bonus.
I used the link in the 80k Wiki
Chases reply to my SM confirming 80K
Our records indicate, the enrollment bonus you enrolled
with allows you to earn 80,000 points after the first
$1,000 in spending within the first 3 months the account
is open. After qualifying, please allow six to eight weeks
for the enrollment bonus points to post to the account.
Please keep in mind that all enrollment incentives are
reserved for new IHG® Rewards Club credit card members
only. This means we reserve the right to withhold adding
any enrollment points if you have previously received them
on the same product on a previous date.
I used the link in the 80k Wiki
Chases reply to my SM confirming 80K
Our records indicate, the enrollment bonus you enrolled
with allows you to earn 80,000 points after the first
$1,000 in spending within the first 3 months the account
is open. After qualifying, please allow six to eight weeks
for the enrollment bonus points to post to the account.
Please keep in mind that all enrollment incentives are
reserved for new IHG® Rewards Club credit card members
only. This means we reserve the right to withhold adding
any enrollment points if you have previously received them
on the same product on a previous date.
Can I just keep it and apply for the Select card also, or should I cancel my old one, or upgrade to the Select when I call to cancel? Or am I just out of luck here?
Jul 7, 2014, 11:01 am
#1955
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 565
I still have the Visa. I got it through a link on this board after links for the MC were already up. I also got the letter stating it would be converted by September 6 via snail mail.
The account has not been open long, only about 120 days. Now I have to decide whether to close it. I need to decide very soon to avoid conversion to MC. I don't like closing accounts less than 6 months old. I think if I close this card I need to lay low with Chase and not apply for anything else with them this year.
Any reports of taking back bonus points on this card if closed less than 6 months after the account was opened?
Thanks.
The account has not been open long, only about 120 days. Now I have to decide whether to close it. I need to decide very soon to avoid conversion to MC. I don't like closing accounts less than 6 months old. I think if I close this card I need to lay low with Chase and not apply for anything else with them this year.
Any reports of taking back bonus points on this card if closed less than 6 months after the account was opened?
Thanks.
Jul 7, 2014, 12:48 pm
#1956
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 714
I just got approved for the MC version using the link. I'm shocked since I already have four other Chase cards, two of which are never even used lol. Just sent a SM to see if I'll get the 80k points.
Last edited by diseased; Jul 7, 2014 at 12:58 pm
Jul 7, 2014, 3:49 pm
#1957
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: N/A
Posts: 685
Which is the 80k link? Im getting two blank/error pages from the 2 links on the first post
Jul 7, 2014, 8:14 pm
#1959
Moderator: Travel Buzz
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sunny San Diego
Posts: 3,099
I'm in the same situation as Jeanie, sanjunk and Frudd... have a fairly new model Visa, just got the letter that my replacement MC will arrive by Sept 6. Thinking I'll cancel and reapply at a later date.
Jul 8, 2014, 9:23 am
#1961
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: N/A
Posts: 685
How long after approval can you usually use your annual free night?
Jul 8, 2014, 9:58 am
#1962
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
Roughly one year, since the free-night benefit is issued on the account anniversary. For more, see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...t-pc-visa.html
Jul 8, 2014, 9:15 pm
#1963
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 2
I got the 80k bonus offer July 7 2014
I signed up using the wiki link Monday night July 7. I clicked on the link and even though the application made no mention of any bonus, I called chase tonight 7/8/14 and they confirmed I will have a bonus of 80,000 points after spending $1000 in the first 3 months. That's worth about $200 or so in gift cards (they have a good selection- amazon, and several nice restaurants like outback, applebees etc and a few gas cards. Worth more obviously if used for hotel stays. The gift card denominations are 11,000 pts for $25, 20,000 points for$50 card, 38,000 points for $100 card, and 74,000 for $200 gift card. You get the most value getting a $200 gift card
Jul 8, 2014, 9:42 pm
#1964
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 565
I signed up using the wiki link Monday night July 7. I clicked on the link and even though the application made no mention of any bonus, I called chase tonight 7/8/14 and they confirmed I will have a bonus of 80,000 points after spending $1000 in the first 3 months. That's worth about $200 or so in gift cards (they have a good selection- amazon, and several nice restaurants like outback, applebees etc and a few gas cards. Worth more obviously if used for hotel stays. The gift card denominations are 11,000 pts for $25, 20,000 points for$50 card, 38,000 points for $100 card, and 74,000 for $200 gift card. You get the most value getting a $200 gift card
Jul 9, 2014, 8:37 am
#1965
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,036
I signed up using the wiki link Monday night July 7. I clicked on the link and even though the application made no mention of any bonus, I called chase tonight 7/8/14 and they confirmed I will have a bonus of 80,000 points after spending $1000 in the first 3 months. That's worth about $200 or so in gift cards (they have a good selection- amazon, and several nice restaurants like outback, applebees etc and a few gas cards. Worth more obviously if used for hotel stays. The gift card denominations are 11,000 pts for $25, 20,000 points for$50 card, 38,000 points for $100 card, and 74,000 for $200 gift card. You get the most value getting a $200 gift card